Rebecca Smith , LICSW, LCSW

Rebecca Smith is a licensed clinical social worker based in West Virginia who holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, clinical licenses in social work that reflect advanced training in psychotherapy. With nine years of professional experience, she focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem, and related concerns such as depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Rebecca approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the unique circumstances and goals of each client.

She draws on evidence-informed methods including client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices to support practical progress and emotional healing. Rebecca also works with clients facing issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and compassion fatigue. She encourages small, courageous steps at the start of therapy and aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients feel heard and understood.

For those who prefer remote care, Rebecca offers sessions through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging, adapting the format to what works best for the individual.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rebecca Smith uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship where the client's priorities guide the work; this approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore their feelings and make personal changes. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy is integrated as well, teaching present-moment awareness and coping techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rebecca works with clients to identify which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds in a collaborative way.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and allow clients to engage from locations that suit them. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility challenges, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide focused, goal-oriented care.